You know the frustration of having to wait for another flight if you’ve been kicked off an oversold one.
There’s an untried travel trick you can use the next time this happens.
Casper Opala (@casper.capitalThe hack was shared by, a personal financial expert on Instagram. You can also watch the video below..
“Do not leave the airport if you get bumped from a flight,” Casper was born.
It is usually the responsibility of your airline to book you on another flight if you’re bumped.
Casper, for example, was told his new flight will depart in 3 hours.
Casper says that rather than leaving the airport to Google words, you should instead go online and search for the word. “bumped flight compensation.”
If you search for the Department of Transportation, the first result that appears should be their official site.
Scroll down to see the table listing the duration of the delay and your compensation rights.
The website says, for example, that you are entitled to 200% of the one-way ticket if the flight is rebooked and your arrival at your destination by 1-2 hour.
The airline must pay $100 if your flight is delayed for more than two hours.
The key to getting the money is staying at the airport.
“The airline is required to pay your compensation the same day the bumping incident happened,” Casper says.
“You are not required to pay any additional funds for the flight that they rebooked you on,” He added.
Stay in the airport if your next flight is cancelled and look for any money you may be due from the airline.
